Welcome to “Mariner’s Cottage,” a rare, hidden gem, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located in the much-coveted borough of historic Rose Valley.Built in 1920, by Sir Captain Harold Douglas Campbell, the house itself was built with many of the best aspects of ship living.The floors alone, throughout this home are enough to sell this house. The stunning, uneven, wide planked, pine floors catch the character of the home making a statement the minute you walk through the entrance of any door. Each of the four entry doors of this charming home are unique and beautiful pieces of art. From the front door, which is a large, heavy, walnut door with both wood detail and a stunning stained glass window, to the screened in porch door which also highlights a heavy, beautiful wood door with stained glass, to the kitchen doors, one of which is a re-furbished “narthex” church door, along with a beveled window, the other is another thick wood door with a glass window as well. The doors and the floors simply provide the “wow” to the entrance to this house. “Mariner’s Cottage sits on over an acre of beautifully manicured yet native property. The house itself is nestled far back from Rose Valley Road, with a long driveway lined by a forest of native rhododendrons, which when in bloom, are a sea of pink beauty. The backyard is a grass field, wide and open, large enough for a swimming pool, a tennis court, or an addition to the house. Surrounding both the house and the property are an abundance of well-established gardens and trees.Privacy galore, most of the family living and entertaining takes place in the back of the property. With a slate outdoor deck and a screened in porch, plus a walking path to Hill Top Road. The path behind the property welcomes residents, whether traveling by foot, walking with a baby carriage, or riding bikes.The first floor features an open floor plan, with the kitchen, dining and living room all flowing nicely and all feeding to the outdoor deck and screened in porch. A redone ½ bathroom on the first floor is great for entertaining. The downstairs has thirteen windows’, filling it with sunshine. In the winter the original, large fireplace adds a warm, cozy tone to the entire downstairs.The kitchen has an industrial gas stove with stainless steel backing and hood; velveteen black granite counters; a backsplash of various metals, lots of well-thought-out built-in shelving (like a ship), a bay window, it is a “chef’s” kitchen. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is grand, with an ensuite, updated prize-winning full bathroom. This room too is filled with light, with five windows. The views from every window are wonderful, both to wake up to and to sleep in. A deck off this bedroom, once used as a linen porch, can easily be transformed.The second bedroom is also large, and filled with light, with three windows, again with magnificent views. The closet is surprisingly large.The third bedroom on the second floor, is perfect for a nursery, a young child’s room, a quest room, or even a home office. Again, filled with light with its two windows and great views. It features two closets, one a cedar closet. This room allows for an easy expansion.Between the two bedrooms is an updated full bathroom, with black and white tile, remaining true to the original character of the house.The basement is newly renovated and can be used for an additional bedroom, a playroom, an exercise room, or all of the above. It is 900 square feet of fully usable space, totally dry, and with its windows, it is again light filled. The basement also contains a brand new bathroom.Then through the barn doors in the basement, you find the laundry room and storage area, again with windows and natural light.The current owner has lived in Mariner’s Cottage for twenty-three years. It is a must see.
